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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044, 1,440.72 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044, 1,440.72 and 630.24 is: 869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044 : 1,440.72 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044/1,440.72 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044x = 1,440.72 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044x = 907,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,999.37/1,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.73

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